In the televisions how Call the Midwife, detailing the lives of a group of midwives who live and work in the East End of London in the 1950s and 1960s, the characters frequently refer to using the autoclave. What are the characters talking about? (1 point)

The characters are referring to a device used for sterilizing medical instruments and equipment through the use of high pressure steam. An autoclave is commonly used in medical settings to prevent the spread of infections.